Many small towns once existed in the area now covered by Lake Ouachita. Settlers first came to the upper Ouachita River valley in the decades prior to the Civil War to establish homes, farms and businesses, creating communities such as Cedar Glades . . . — — Map (db m108929) HM
Today's Arlington Lawn gets its name from the fact that the first two versions of the luxury hotel you see across Fountain Street to the north were located here on government property. The first, a 150-room wooden structure completed in 1875, was . . . — — Map (db m211040) HM
A 15-man party, dispatched by President Thomas Jefferson to investigate the Ouachita River area, arrived at the hot springs in December of 1804 and found an open log cabin and a few huts of split boards, all calculated for summer encampment. — — Map (db m211119) HM
On May 13, 1989, the Fordyce
Bathhouse reopened as Hot
Springs National Park Visitor
Center. In honor of this
event, 1200 volunteers, the
Friends of the Fordyce, the
Sentinel-Record and other
businesses created a four-day
celebration called . . . — — Map (db m211167) HM
Hot Springs was truly
The American Spa during the 1920s,
1930s and early 1940s. The popular
slogan We Bathe the World was
indeed, appropriate. The bathing
industry reached its peak in 1946,
giving over one million baths. — — Map (db m211195) HM
Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Publicity Director Alta Smith created one of the Spas best-known promotional concepts. The image of the Earths globe resting in a bathtub visually represented the towns slogan during the 1940s and 1950s, We . . . — — Map (db m264289) HM
Constructed circa 1900 and one of last that has not experienced remodeling. Terra cotta capitals and copper cornices. Housed the Chamber of Commerce mid 40s. Ledwidge Drive In Mortuary. Bordello & rooms above.Wheatley Property — — Map (db m264564) HM
Constructed 1891 in as dry goods and grocery store until 1915. Utah Apts above and restaurant below. Became the Apple Apts and Dixie Coffee Shop in 1840's. Recently was Magnolia Gift and Night Train Lounge. Remodeled apartments 1992.
Wheatley . . . — — Map (db m102704) HM
Constructed in 1891 as a clothing store by Simon Meyer, one of the most successful merchants in the late 1890's. In 1923 Rosa Meyer opened a dry goods store and later the Walkowitz General Store. Most recently the Oyster Bar restaurant.
Wheatly . . . — — Map (db m102708) HM
Company C 87th Infantry Division 3rd Army commanded by Gen. George S. Patton Participated in 145 consecutive days of combat in Belgium (Bulge), France, Germany First company in the battalion to operate on German soil en route to Japan on V-J . . . — — Map (db m265294) HM WM
Constructed in 1926 the Howe Hotel was significant in the late 1920's. Roof garden on 8th floor while the 2nd floor housed a bath house. Served as an important redistribution center for troops in World War II.
Wheatly Property — — Map (db m142952) HM
Constructed in 1904 as one of
the first office buildings
built to house the growing demand
for doctors offices and drug
stores. Remodeled as Wheatley
Hotel in mid 1950's. Bowling
alley in basement. — — Map (db m211128) HM
Setting plays a significant role in the Hot Springs spa experience. The magnolia-lined avenue and landscaped lawns of the bathhouses create a pastoral atmosphere in the midst of the city. Just a few steps behind Bathhouse Row the Grand Promenade . . . — — Map (db m211041) HM
Awarded a Silver Star for his valor in combat as a member of the elite Navy Seal Team Six A training accident damaged his right eye so he learned to shoot with his left hand He would not quit nor accept defeat The book Fearless details . . . — — Map (db m265045) HM
When illness threatened to end his Hall of Fame career prematurely in 1928, Al Simmons came to Hot Springs to take the baths and hike in the mountain trails. The visit worked wonders, and, encouraged by legendary Athletics' manager Connie Mack, . . . — — Map (db m167399) HM
One of worlds foremost movie stars in 1940s-50s Won worldwide acclaim with his portrayal of title character in Shane in 1953 More than 90 films including film classics The Glass Key, The Blue Dahlia and Saigon, . . . — — Map (db m264697) HM
In 1928 Senator Joe T. Robinson was
the Democratic party's candidate
for vice-president. He was
formerly (sic) notified at the
Arlington Hotel that he had been
chosen as Al Smith's running mate.
A huge crowd assembled downtown
to hear . . . — — Map (db m211196) HM
Arkansas Razorback football, track and field, cross country All SWC and MVP of 1947 Cotton Bowl Batted over .400 for St. Louis Cardinals AAA team 1st Round pick by Buffalo Bills as Defensive Back, End and Kick Returner All Pro 47 and 48 . . . — — Map (db m265069) HM
Bathhouse Row is the historic heart of an American spa. Since the 1830s the city of Hot Springs has channeled much of its energy into becoming a national health resort. The Federal Government made “taking the waters” available to all by . . . — — Map (db m61775) HM
The Arkansas Blarney Stone, a 7,000 pound chunk of Arkansas sandstone, was a gift to Hot Springs from Butch Bennett of Bennett Brothers Stone Company. Butch's story of how he discovered the stone is the most fascinating part...
While wandering . . . — — Map (db m204351) HM
He was a star Negro League baseball player in the 1940s MVP of 1950 All Star Game and was an All Star in Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, The Dominican Republic and the American Minor Leagues Segregation denied him a chance for a successful Major . . . — — Map (db m265039) HM
Western character actor in over fifty films including Cat Ballou, Red Badge of Courage, Distant Drums Supporting Actor nominee in 1952 for Big Sky TV roles on Disneys Swamp Fox and Bonanza, . . . — — Map (db m264935) HM
Over 50 years in broadcast One of the most recognizable faces in the State 1966 joined KATV which soon became the No. 1 Station in the market Worked at KHON in Honolulu Returned to Little Rock in 1982 as anchor on KTHV Earned many . . . — — Map (db m264792) HM
Ruth trained here nine times and became a very familiar face around Hot Springs. He hiked the mountains, took the baths, played golf, patronized the casinos, and visited the racetrack.
On March 17, 1918 (St. Patrick's Day), he launched a . . . — — Map (db m102588) HM
A towering shot traveled from home plate at Whittington Park into the second alligator pond at the Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo. The distance was 573 feet. — — Map (db m116082) HM
Signed with Columbia Records in 1969 age 19 1973 Number 1 hit The Teddy Bear Song 5 top 20 hits on Country Chart 1992 became star in Branson joining Mel Tillis 1993 began producing and performing in her own show 2009 inducted into . . . — — Map (db m264962) HM
The Boston Red Sox was one
of several Major League Baseball
teams who held spring practice in
Hot Springs. The city also had its
own professional team, the
Hot Springs Bathers. — — Map (db m211199) HM
The buildings along Bathhouse Row are the latest stage in a succession of bathhouses. In the 1830s Hot Springs earliest facilities were makeshift shelters perched over individual springs. Later, elaborate Victorian bathhouses flourished along . . . — — Map (db m61774) HM
A stroll along Bathhouse Row evokes the Golden Age of Bathing, when taking the waters was a fashionable form of recreation. The present structures date from 1911 to 1939. Though the same waters were piped to all the bathhouses, the owners competed . . . — — Map (db m211036) HM
The health benefits of taking the baths were
a primary reason for baseball coming to Hot
Springs. The players tended to drink heavily,
and believed the hot bath regimen could boil
out the impurities in their system.
The Buckstaff, still . . . — — Map (db m211193) HM
Discovered while playing in Hot Springs, Arkansan Bill Dickey joined the New York Yankees in 1928. Batting .313 and slugging 202 home runs during his Hall of Fame career, he was best known for his rocket arm, fierce competitiveness, and cerebral . . . — — Map (db m116080) HM
First Arkansan inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame Catcher with New York Yankees 1928-1946, on staff until 1962 On seven World Series teams Lifetime Batting Average .313 Holds Season Batting Average record for catchers, .361 and 137 Runs . . . — — Map (db m264799) HM
Pioneer Rock n Roll star on legendary Sun Records label Had hits with Red Hot and Flyin Saucer Rock n Roll Performed with Glen Campbell, Dean Martin, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Sammy Davis, Jr., Herb Alpert, Johnny Rivers . . . — — Map (db m264836) HM
Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983 All NFL four times and played in four Pro Bowl games Played for Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins Scored 91 touchdowns, caught 521 passes and had eight kick return touchdowns Hot . . . — — Map (db m264693) HM
Won first Bassmasters Classic in 1971 and again in 1978 National Sport Fishing Hall of Fame Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame Co-host with twin brother Billy of two ESPN fishing shows Hot Springs, Arkansas Inducted 1997 — — Map (db m265251) HM
Broke down racial segregation barriers in professional wrestling in the 50s and 60s Member of 4 Pro Wrestling Halls of Fame including the WWF Known as the Southern Giant and had a devastating finishing maneuver called the Coco Butt Was one . . . — — Map (db m265098) HM
In 1st 30 years this character actor was on and off Broadway A Soldiers Play with Denzel Washington and Samuel Jackson Over 25 feature films including Life with Eddie Murphy, Witness with Harrison Ford, Moneyball . . . — — Map (db m264796) HM
Bridge Street was once recognized by Ripleys Believe It or Not as the busiest street in the world for its size and is now recognized as the site of the worlds shortest St. Patricks Day Parade. The street sat in the midst of a busy retail . . . — — Map (db m264200) HM
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993 MVP as Baltimore Orioles Third Baseman in 1970 World Series American League MVP 1964 18 consecutive All Star games during 23 seasons with Orioles Little Rock, Arkansas Inducted 1997 — — Map (db m264870) HM
Organized Dec. 1, 1873 at Port Jervis, N.Y. by Joshua A. Leach and 10 Erie Railroad firemen Membership 69,750 825 lodges in the United States and Canada — — Map (db m265299) HM
Organized Sept. 23, 1883 at Oneonta, N. Y. by 8 brakemen in Delaware & Hudson caboose No. 10 Membership 185,000 1,100 locals in the United States and Canada — — Map (db m265297) HM
Many baseball historians regard Ewing as the greatest all-around 19th century player. He came to the Army-Navy Hospital in Hot Springs in 1892, seeking medical advice for his sore throwing arm. On March 19th, after successful treatment, he hit a . . . — — Map (db m102685) HM
From its opening the handsome Buckstaff Bathhouse aggressively promoted its image. To gain customers the owners mounted a huge sign on the roof to attract people from the large hotels a block away. Other bathhouses lost character as they modernized, . . . — — Map (db m61793) HM
Singer Season One winner of TVs Nashville Star Wrote the song Help Pour Out The Rain (Laceys Song) ICMA Entertainer of the Year Member Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame CMA Horizon Award nominee ACM Top New Artist Award . . . — — Map (db m265095) HM
Enlisted in 1917 to be a WWI pilot in Europe, at a time when planes were new and dangerous First assigned to the RAF in England in 1918 Became an Ace pilot with 12 confirmed kills, 3rd most Awarded British / US Distinguished Service & . . . — — Map (db m265099) HM
Internationally acclaimed realist painter whose works reflect life in Arkansas Delta Has works in Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Hirshhorn Museum, Whitney Museum of American Art Winner of Guggenheim Fellowship and Edward . . . — — Map (db m264699) HM
Wrote worldwide classic novel and movie, True Grit, which gave John Wayne his only acting Oscar Wrote acclaimed novels Norwood, The Dog of the South, Masters of Atlantis and Gringos Respected journalist who was a columnist for the Arkansas . . . — — Map (db m264929) HM
No. 1 hits include the Most Beautiful Girl and Behind Closed Doors 73 received a Grammy and Hall of Fame Award, Academy of Country Music single and album of the year and Male Vocalist of Year Country Music Association Entertainer . . . — — Map (db m264694) HM
Created Lum n Abner radio show, one of most popular in history Starred in seven motion pictures portraying their kindly, homespun characters Received 1.5 million letters a week at height of popularity Lum n Abner was a staple of . . . — — Map (db m264689) HM
Ten year Dallas Cowboy Free Safety Six Pro Bowls 1st Team All NFL four seasons Five Super Bowls NAIA Hall of Fame Sports Illustrated All Time Dream Team 1997 NFL Alumni Legends Award 1970s All Pro Team Cowboys Ring of Honor in . . . — — Map (db m264899) HM
From 1832 to 1877, the Hot
Springs Reservation was under
federal ownership, but there was
no local supervision of the land
or the thermal waters. During
that period, several private
citizens attempted to gain title
to the springs, including . . . — — Map (db m211136) HM
Property of United Daughters of the Confederacy Hot Springs Chapter 80 Chapter chartered 1896 statue erected 1934 Placed on National Historical Register 1996 [memorial north side]1861 1865 Confederate Soldiers [memorial south . . . — — Map (db m264298) WM
Established his fish tackle manufacturing business in his home in 1952 producing for companies such as Pflueger, Creek Chub and Heddon Produced legendary baits Gay Blade, Red Fin and Hot Spot Helped sponsor first Bill Dance Fishing Show and . . . — — Map (db m265076) HM
For decades, the Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot was the bustling transportation hub of Hot Springs. On February 24, 1938, legendary pitcher Cy Young received a triumphant reception here upon his return to the Spa City. Young, who won 511 games . . . — — Map (db m262740) HM
Orphan turned Civil Rights leader Arkansas first female NAACP President Co-published with L. C. Bates, awardwinning Arkansas State Press newspaper A lifetime of advocacy for equality and human rights Sacrificed life and career to . . . — — Map (db m265096) HM
Film and TV star, actress, singer and songwriter Wife of Singing Cowboy Roy Rogers Wrote their famous finale song Happy Trails to You Starred in 28 movies with Roy and over 100 TV shows Author of 20 inspirational books and many . . . — — Map (db m265084) HM
After crossing the lower slopes of Hot Springs Mountain, this "red" trail connects with Gulpha Gorge Trail on a ridge above Gulpha Gorge Campground. The Short Cut Trail leads to the summit.
Historic Exercise Trail
For the next 0.2 mile . . . — — Map (db m145671) HM
This valley, long known by the Indians as "Tah-Ne-Co," "The Place of the Hot Waters" and according to tradition regarded by the different tribes as neutral ground, was first visited by white men on September 16, 1541, when Hernando De Soto and his . . . — — Map (db m170754) HM
Film singer, TV producer, director, Emmy winner Starred in 64 feature films Produced TVs Zane Grey Theater, June Allyson Show & Dick Powell Theater Starred as radios famous detective Richard Diamond Featured on 78 . . . — — Map (db m264837) HM
Jay and Paul Dean, born in Arkansas,
became the most famous brother duo in
baseball history. As pitchers for the St.
Louis Cardinals in 1934, they won a
combined 49 games to lead the Cards to
victory in the World Series. From 1932-1937, the . . . — — Map (db m170416) HM
The Daily Racing Forms featured Daily Columnist for 34 years 1988 honored by the Japan Racing Assn. for his contributions to international racing 1962 honored by Ontario Jockey Club as a Bright New Writer in Racing Journalism 1995 honored by . . . — — Map (db m264832) HM
1959 created largest nationwide American-made shoe manufacturing co in Arkansas Became Munro & Co Inc. in 1972 Pioneer in employee relations and operations of multiple factories Journalist in Army before entering Yale Devoted tireless years . . . — — Map (db m265091) HM
The LeCroy Building was erected in 1928 as three separate storefronts. Over the years it has served as the Garland County Library, Sears Roebuck & Company, Western Auto and several restaurants. The building was last occupied by a radio station in . . . — — Map (db m264297) HM
First African American admitted to a white medical school in the South First woman President of National Medical Association Internist of The Year of American Society of Internal Medicine, 1982 Led health care efforts in Haiti, Africa, China . . . — — Map (db m264900) HM
Founder, President Focus on the Family, heard daily worldwide on 4,200 radio stations and 100 TV stations Layman of the Year 1982, National Association of Evangelicals Author of 19 best selling books on family life Producer of 3 films on the . . . — — Map (db m264477) HM
Wrote international best sellers, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, And Still I Rise Wrote poem for 1993 inauguration of President Bill Clinton Won Grammy in 1994 Nominated for Pulitzer Prize and Award Stamps, Arkansas . . . — — Map (db m265287) HM
Elected to National Museum of Racing Jockey Hall of Fame 2001 Received George Woolf Memorial Award in 1998 Named Nations Leading Apprentice Jockey in 1965 Rode winners in the Florida Derby and the Jersey Derby Rivervale, Arkansas Inducted . . . — — Map (db m265261) HM
She was the first African-American to attend and graduate from major university in the South, the University of Arkansas Medical School, and became a successful doctor, educator and philanthropist in Arkansas, Texas and overseas. — — Map (db m264393) HM
Professor of Architecture Yale, Princeton, Cornell, NYU and U of A. Recipient of AIA gold medals. Internationally known. Designed Radio City Music Hall, Kennedy Center, Museum of Modern Art 1936, US Embassy New Delhi, Busch Memorial Stadium, . . . — — Map (db m264692) HM
Organized on May 5, 1883 under a brush arbor across a creek behind the present day structure under the Leadership of Rev. B.B. Dilloney This Property has been Placed on the Arkansas Historic Preservation of Historic Places December 4, 2013 . . . — — Map (db m264600) HM
This likeness of Navy Seal Team Six member, Adam Brown, is placed here representing all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To live in the hearts of those we love, is not to die, but to honor their memory. We Will . . . — — Map (db m265100) WM
Apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright Known internationally First student, graduate and Dean of Architecture U of A 1990 received highest honor Gold Medal from AIA Featured in numerous national and foreign publications Teaching career . . . — — Map (db m264798) HM
Near this spot around the year 1790 stood the first hotel and bath house built in the Hot Springs Territory. To mark the site of the first permanent citizen, the host of this tavern, JOHN PERCIFUL, reputed to have been a revolutionary soldier. This . . . — — Map (db m102954) HM
This field, also known as Fordyce Field, was constructed in 1912 by the Hot Springs Park Company to meet the demand of over 250 major leaguers training in Hot Springs. Philadelphia Phillies owner, Horace Fogel, leased the field for his team. The . . . — — Map (db m189752) HM
Inspired by the spas of Europe, Colonel Samuel Fordyce opened this Renaissance Revival bathhouse in 1915. With its copper-framed glass marquee and elegant window design, the Fordyce reflects a crowning achievement of the Golden Age of Bathing.
Its . . . — — Map (db m61771) HM
Father of the modern bass boat Renowned lifelong contributor to hunting & fishing recreation Co-founder of Ranger Boats with wife, friend and teammate, Nina 1972 and 1979 Bass Masters Classic qualifier Namesake of legendary FLW Outdoors . . . — — Map (db m264868) HM
Winningest football coach in University of Arkansas history, 71% 1957-76 Coached National Championship Team 1964 During first 22 years as UA Athletic Director teams won 29 National Titles 41 players, assistant coaches went on to become head . . . — — Map (db m264674) HM
First woman to star in her own TV Western series, Annie Oakley, TV show created by Gene Autry ran from 1953-56 Made 32 movies for MGM, RKO, starring with Autry, Roy Rogers, Rocky Lane, Monty Hale, Jimmy Wakely, Tim Holt and Johnny Mack . . . — — Map (db m264583) HM
Five Star General Led American troops to recapture Philippines in World War II Postwar Governor of Japan, installed Democratic rule in conquered nation Led Allied troops in retaking South Korea from Communist invaders Little Rock, Arkansas . . . — — Map (db m264931) HM
Nationally known for his contributions to recording The Blues in art Honored with U.S. Postage Stamp and art hanging in the White House Featured artist for blues festivals in Arkansas, Tennessee, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi Official . . . — — Map (db m264698) HM
CMA Entertainer of Year, CMA and ACM Male Vocalist of Year Won Grammys in both Country and Pop in 1967 Recorded No. 1 hits Gentle on My Mind, By the Time I Get to Phoenix Had own network TV show, Glen Campbell Goodtime . . . — — Map (db m264695) HM
Magna Cum Laude graduate of Ouachita University Lt. Governor 1993-1996 44th Governor of Arkansas 1996-2007 Host of Fox News television show Huckabee and nationally syndicated radio programs The Mike Huckabee Show and The Huckabee Report New . . . — — Map (db m264399) HM
In the late 1800s, gunfights and brawls occurred frequently in downtown Hot Springs. In 1889, five men were killed in a shootout on Central Avenue, just north of Spencers Corner. The Chief of Police was among those killed, and several others were . . . — — Map (db m264286) HM
The present Hale Bathhouse was built in 1892, but drastically altered in 1914 and 1939. Its brick was covered with stucco and a red tiled roof installed so the building would harmonize better with the other buildings of Bathhouse Row. Although the . . . — — Map (db m211029) HM
At this field on October 1, 1952, 18-year
old Hank Aaron and the Indianapolis Clowns
played in one of 12 games of the Negro
League World Series against the Birmingham
Black Barons. During this series, Aaron
batted .402 and slugged five home . . . — — Map (db m200757) HM
Other than the hot baths, hiking the mountain trails was the biggest reason for baseball players to train in Hot Springs. Much of the legendary stamina of pitching legends Cy Young, Walter Johnson, Babe Ruth, and Lefty Grove was forged by hiking the . . . — — Map (db m190715) HM
Spas thrive on pleasant diversions. In contrast to sedate Bathhouse Row, Happy Hollow developed a a free-wheeling carnival atmosphere.
At the turn of the century, Norman Mcleod opened an amusement park in the vicinity of this cold spring and . . . — — Map (db m145652) HM
First woman elected to the U.S. Senate in 1932 over 7 men serving until 1944 Beat John McClellan in 1938 when his slogan was Arkansas needs another man in the Senate Co-sponsored a proposed Equal Rights Amendment in 1940 Staunch supporter . . . — — Map (db m264493) HM
Wrote best selling book, Sex and the Single Girl 1962 Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, 1965-1996 Author of seven best selling books on the role of women Winner of three Frances Holmes Advertising Copywriters awards . . . — — Map (db m264974) HM
Trailblazing writer, A & R man, Musician, Label Owner and Grammy-winning producer Worked across genres with artists as varied as James Brown, Grandpa Jones and Sarah Vaughan Mentor to Levon Helm Produced the original versions of Fever . . . — — Map (db m265089) HM
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Born in Boston, Mass., came to Arkansas in 1826 to be printer for the Arkansas Gazette. In 1882 he moved to Hot Springs and in a two room log cabin established a general store, post office and lending library. He served as . . . — — Map (db m116351) HM
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